3rd Wave 8M 8-Voice Desktop Synthesizer

Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave 8M

A new wave of hybrid synth power hits the shores with the Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave 8M, making the lush sounds of the 3rd Wave's advanced wavetable engine more accessible than ever before. Within its streamlined interface and compact desktop format, the 8M delivers eight voices and two multitimbral parts of the full 3rd Wave engine, giving you an expansive platform for sound design that fits in any studio or stage set-up. At the core of the 8M's premium sound engine is an advanced digital wavetable synthesizer with two flavors of decadent analog filters, taking cues from the classic PPG Wave with a distinctly modern interface and expanded sound engine. The best of digital and analog come alive in a classic design revitalized for the modern workflow, ensuring deep sound design potential and near limitless synthesis power.

Start your sounds with three high-resolution digital oscillators per voice, choosing from an advanced wavetable oscillator engine, analog-style waveforms, FM, and sampling for uncompromising flexibility in designing captivating timbres. Wavetable options abound, with plenty of modern and classic wavetables to explore right out of the box. The workflow for creating and editing your own wavetables is intuitive and efficient, providing endless exploration with onboard sampling and custom wavetable design. Sculpt timbres into complex shapes with the Dave Rossum designed 2140 low-pass filter with variable saturation, or a flexible SEM-style state-variable filter, with the option to use both in series for even more complex timbral manipulation. Four LFOs, four ADSR+ delay envelopes, an onboard sequencing and arpeggiator tools make it easy to create movement in any patch, with an expansive 16-slot modulation matrix giving you room for even the most daring sonic designs. Put the finishing touches on any sound with up to two digital effects per part, with a vast collection of effects modelled from beloved hardware devices.

MIDI via comprehensive 5-pin and USB connections provide ample room for control with your preferred keyboard or sequencing tools, effortlessly fitting into your studio or stage workflow. Multitimbral capability with dual stereo outputs makes the 8M an incredibly powerful platform for complex orchestration on a single device, while audio and pedal inputs help integrate it seamlessly with the rest of your studio. Built to bring the 3rd Wave's impressive sound engine to a wider range of creative musicians and sound designers, the 8M is a fantastic option for those needing uncompromising sonic potential in a compact package.

3rd Wave 8M Features

• Advanced wavetable synthesizer in compact and streamlined desktop design
• 8-voice polyphony with bi-timbral functionality
• Full 3rd Wave sound engine featuring complete patch compatibility
• Flexible digital oscillator engine with three oscillators per voice
• Choose from wavetable, analog-style, FM, and sampling synthesis types for diverse sound design
• Premium analog filters including resonant low-pass filter with saturation and SEM-style multi-mode filter
• 4x LFOs and 4x ADSR+ delay envelopes with dedicated 6-stage wave envelope per oscillator
• 16-slot modulation matrix per part
• Onboard note/parameter sequencer and arpeggiator
• 2x digital effects per part featuring delays, modulation, saturation, and reverbs modelled after famous hardware devices
• Improved interface with larger screen display empowers intuitive sound design
• Supports custom wavetables with built-in wavetable maker
• Sample-to-wave functionality
• Import Serum wavetables
• MIDI via 5-Pin DIN and USB
• Footswitch, volume, and expression pedal inputs
• Rackmountable with included rack ears